APAPA Buffalo Niagara invites you to celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadan with a joyous Eid Festival on at the Buffalo History Museum! Ramadan is a sacred month when Muslims worldwide fast daily from dawn to dusk, increasing in charity, reciting the Quran, prayers, and spirituality. The Eid holiday at the end of the… Continue Reading Eid Festival
Join us Wednesday, April 2 at the Buffalo History Museum for a conversation with Jacquie Walker. The event is presented by WNY Mensa and hosted by retired Buffalo News reporter/editor Budd Bailey. Jacquie grew up in Michigan and arrived in Western New York early in the 1980s. She was part of the coverage of all… Continue Reading An Evening with Jacquie Walker
Enjoy a tour of our new Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, and photographs. The display includes nearly 100 Pan-Am keepsakes – from cups and mugs to paperweights and… Continue Reading “Return to the Rainbow City” Tour
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our 'Memory Cafe' - a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session will be… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
Join us for a special Japanese Tea Ceremony and Tea tasting. The evening will feature a Japanese Tea Ceremony along with an opportunity to taste three teas and learn about the background and preparation of each tea. The Tea Tasting will be hosted by Atsuko Nishida Mitchell, Certified Tea Ceremony Instructor and the Friends of… Continue Reading Tea Tasting with Tea Ceremony
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awarded for the winners! Maximum of four members per team.… Continue Reading Trivia Night
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10… Continue Reading M&T Third Friday
Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with an immersive, multi-generational, and multimedia experience like no other. Explore a compelling art exhibition that brings to life the untold stories of the Erie Canal. Delve into the experiences of immigrants and African Americans who lived and worked along the canal, including the fascinating history… Continue Reading Perspective on the Erie Canal: Jalen Law Art Presentation
Celebrate Arabic heritage and history at this free public event! Partnering with Arabesques, New York Folklore Society, Access WNY, and New York Immigration Coalition, the event will include live performances, artwork by Nada Odeh, Arabic calligraphy, artifacts from The Buffalo History Museum’s collection, Hennah artists, hands-on crafts, food vendors, and more.
Most think of Ulysses S. Grant as the commanding general in the Civil War and a two-term U.S. President, but those closest to him also knew him as a loving family man. Join Grant's eldest son Fred (portrayed by living historian Ben Kemp) as he shares the compelling story of how his father ended up spending his final days on… Continue Reading Civil War Roundtable
Celebrate the 12th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival, April 26 & 27, 2025 from 11am-3pm. Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo's favorite springtime tradition! There will be performers, vendors, and food trucks. More details to come.
Celebrate the 12th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival, April 26 & 27, 2025 from 11am-3pm. Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo's favorite springtime tradition! There will be performers, vendors, and food trucks. More details to come.
Eric Huebner, Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at the University at Buffalo, presents a program of late 19th and early 20th century music at the Buffalo History Museum. The program will showcase the Museum’s one-of-a-kind 1901 Steinway piano, drawing inspiration from music that would have been heard at the Pan-American Exhibition’s Temple… Continue Reading Piano of the Pan-Am Era